State
State Representative, Bennington-5
- Vote for
- 2
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Vermont laws and the state budget in the Vermont House; many districts elect two representatives.
Education
Thomas "Tom" BlakelyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mary A. MorrisseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael NigroDemocratic
- Supports better pathways to high-paying trades
Housing
Thomas "Tom" BlakelyDemocratic
- Supports manufactured housing to lower construction costs
Mary A. MorrisseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael NigroDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Thomas "Tom" BlakelyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Mary A. MorrisseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael NigroDemocratic
- Supports resources for people starting businesses
Health & human services
Thomas "Tom" BlakelyDemocratic
- Supports universal health insurance
- Proposes prepaid medical tuition for service in shortage areas
Mary A. MorrisseyRepublican
No documented position found.
Michael NigroDemocratic
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 4 issues covered in this race.